Victoria Park

Located in the west end of St. John's, Victoria Park occupies the same 2.6 hectares (6.5 acres) of land now as it did when it opened in 1890. The Park is bounded by Water Street on the south, Sudbury Street to the west, Hamilton Avenue to the north, and Alexander Street to the East.

Google Map of Victoria Park

Bennett's Creek, covered over in two stages during the 1940s and 1960s, runs through the centre of the steeply sloping upper half of the Park and down the southwest side. The flatter lower side of the Park has formally laid out paths and plantings, as well as recreational infrastructure installed in later years. The Park itself is surrounded by a mix of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional uses, characteristic of this older neighbourhood.

The Iron gateway entrance to Victoria Park from Water Street

A view of the Victoria Park softball pitch

A walkway bridge over Bennett's Creek in the upper portion of Victoria Park

A view of the Victoria Park dog park with sitting benches and gravel play area

Amenities

Ballfield
Activity Centre
Dog park
Monuments
Open spaces
Playground
Sliding hill
Walking trails

Revitalizing Victoria Park
In 2015, the City worked with a project consultant and steering committee to carry out a public engagement process designed to help shape a revitalization plan. In 2016, the Victoria Park Foundation was formed to raise funds in partnership with the City of St. John's. The project was successful in revitalizing walkways, increasing tree and shrub plantings, installing a new playground, community garden and dog park. Enhancements were made to lighting, washrooms and monuments.